This easy dip recipe makes a great snack with slices of apple, or it doubles wonderfully well as a spread on a toasted bagel for breakfast. The original recipe was far too thick for us and lacked enough flavor to stand up to the flavor of the apple. The addition of honey, toasting the pecans, and doubling the amount of cinnamon originally called for in the recipe gave the dip new life. If the dip/spread isn't loose enough or creamy enough for you, by all means add more honey until it's a consistency that appeals to you and your family. We really enjoyed this flavorful mixture on toasted bagels for a simple breakfast.
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Recipe:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped, dried cranberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, lightly toasted
1/2 tsp. orange zest
3 tbsp. orange juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. honey or more to taste
1. Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Serve as a dip with slices of apple or as a spread on toasted bagels. Might also be good on crackers.
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
80 calories per 2 tbsp. serving
.5 gms. fiber
This recipe was adapted from a recipe found in a spice catalog.
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